(04-12-2021, 02:58 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: Get ready for disappointment:

https://twitter.com/massey_evan/status/1381664360205058056

(04-12-2021, 07:45 PM)jesusshuttlesworth82 Wrote: Way too many rumors like these....for me to think they're going to bring back THJ and JRich and sign a MLE guy.

(04-12-2021, 08:50 PM)ItsGoTime Wrote: Alright, using everyone but Luka (KP, JB, THJ SnT, JR SnT, Maxi, DFS, Green, Reddick SnT) I believe we can retool this team into a contender.

Start with KP and JB for Turner, Brogdon and a first or 2.

Maxi, DFS and a first for Collins

SnT THJ and a second for OPJ SnT 

SnT Reddick and Green for Dinwiddie

Opted in JRich and 2 seconds for THT

Luka/Dinwiddie/TT
Brog/THT/Burke
OPJ/vet min/Bey
Collins/vet min/vet min
Turner/Powell/WCS

(04-12-2021, 09:15 PM)Scott41theMavs Wrote: Folks can flame me, but that's better than what we have now.

(04-12-2021, 07:45 PM)jesusshuttlesworth82 Wrote: Way too many rumors like these....for me to think they're going to bring back THJ and JRich and sign a MLE guy.

(04-12-2021, 09:40 PM)Tunesquad23 Wrote: Do y’all think that RC is the right coach to get this team back to being a contender? Let me know what y’all think. Thanks!

(04-12-2021, 09:40 PM)Tunesquad23 Wrote: Do y’all think that RC is the right coach to get this team back to being a contender? Let me know what y’all think. Thanks!

(04-12-2021, 09:46 PM)Kammrath Wrote: I am 100% torn on that. I think the Luka+KP+RC trio isn't working and my gut is start by removing KP. But maybe it is RC and another coach could more effectively integrate the strengths of KP+Luka. Not sure.

(04-12-2021, 10:22 PM)Tunesquad23 Wrote: I agree. I’m torn too. My friend & I were talking about this a couple of weeks ago watching the game. I think he’s a good coach, but I just think it’s time for a change. However, I’m sure Cuban & Nelson think he’s a long time coach like Jerry Sloan, Gregg Popovic. I don’t know if they just need more talent, or a better coach. I think you make a valid point. I’ve realized that after Mavs won the championship 10 yrs ago. The times they’ve made the playoffs, they haven’t made it past the 1st round. I just hope they get more talent this off season because I don’t think Luka is as patient, loyal like Dirk was for us.

(04-13-2021, 09:27 AM)mvossman Wrote: Also, this kind of talk feels like a bit of an over reaction to a bad loss against our probably worst matchup without our second best player.  The real mistake here is we don't know how to rest players correctly.  We should have played Maxi against SA (which probably would have been a win) and rested everybody in this game.  There have been several times where we have gotten cute with resting players and lost games we should not have.  I hope we get that shit fixed soon as it is costing us games we cant afford.

(04-13-2021, 10:15 AM)StepBackJay Wrote: Wasn't there a stat like if Mavs have 3 20 point scorers they win? (someone can look that up? I have heard on LockedOn Mavs).

Luka - 28 ppg season avg
KP - 20 ppg season avg
Demar - 21 ppg season avg

PROBLEM SOLVED

(04-13-2021, 10:50 AM)StepBackJay Wrote: DeRozan does have some position flex. I think you would start him in place of J Rich and then bring J Rich (or a suitable replacement) off the bench. It's easier to add shooters and defensive pieces than it is to get an offensive talent of DeRozan's caliber. 

Mavs got the best 3 point shooter basically in JJ for nothing. They got Curry for cheap. Maxi is like a top 5 shooter this year. Mavs turned THJ somehow into a 40% 3 point shooter. Brunson is now a 40% shooter. So like shooters can be found. 2-way players are harder to find but still possible.

I don't see how Mavs aren't a top 5 offense with DR, especially if they can add a shooter to replace the loss of THJ's production. Mavs would have multiple ways to win other than Luka going nuts or a high 3% any given night.

Top 10 defense would be tougher, I think you'd be hoping for 15th or better (Mavs currently 15th).

(04-13-2021, 10:50 AM)StepBackJay Wrote: DeRozan does have some position flex. I think you would start him in place of J Rich and then bring J Rich (or a suitable replacement) off the bench. It's easier to add shooters and defensive pieces than it is to get an offensive talent of DeRozan's caliber. 

Mavs got the best 3 point shooter basically in JJ for nothing. They got Curry for cheap. Maxi is like a top 5 shooter this year. Mavs turned THJ somehow into a 40% 3 point shooter. Brunson is now a 40% shooter. So like shooters can be found. 2-way players are harder to find but still possible.

I don't see how Mavs aren't a top 5 offense with DR, especially if they can add a shooter to replace the loss of THJ's production. Mavs would have multiple ways to win other than Luka going nuts or a high 3% any given night.

Top 10 defense would be tougher, I think you'd be hoping for 15th or better (Mavs currently 15th).

(04-13-2021, 11:45 AM)HAguiar95 Wrote: Luka (11th) AND DeRozan (4th) are on the top-15 guys with the EASIEST matchups this season. Meanwhile, DFS (7th) and J-Rich (11th) are on the top-15 guys with the HARDEST matchups this season. This gave me reason for concern about DDR's fit here defensively. If he came, he or Luka would have to guard the 2nd or 1st option (maybe Maxi with one of them hidden on the opponent's PF).